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AE02 YVL

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,819 mi
Last recorded137,819 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 YVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 137,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heatsheild insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak engine

Fail 13 Jun 2017 137,819 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heatsheild insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak engine

Pass 29 Mar 2016 123,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 29 Mar 2016 123,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2015 109,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 96,965 miles

Front metal brake pipes are corroded.

Front sub-frame corroded.

General under vehicle corrosion.

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 96,963 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front metal brake pipes are corroded.

Front sub-frame corroded.

General under vehicle corrosion.

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 96,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear heatsheild loose.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,793 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 93,793 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 84,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake fluid level quite low no leak on braking system possible clutch hydralic leak maybe internaly in bell housing?.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 77,559 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 72,319 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 72,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,639 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 57,543 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 49,552 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AE02 YVL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 78,545 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE02 YVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE02 YVL is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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